The life of the rev. Joseph Blanco White, written by himself. Ed. by J.H. Thom, Volume 3 |
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... rationally , though not quite correctly , insist that Natural Theology must prove to us the Existence and Attributes of God , before we can derive Instruction from Revelation . I wish it to be clearly understood that I do not place ...
... rationally , though not quite correctly , insist that Natural Theology must prove to us the Existence and Attributes of God , before we can derive Instruction from Revelation . I wish it to be clearly understood that I do not place ...
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... Rationality of which the simple , yet sublime Principles are most easily deve- loped in Man , will certainly lead to God . - The Point of comparison between the two parties is this : that neither of them can see , that for the ...
... Rationality of which the simple , yet sublime Principles are most easily deve- loped in Man , will certainly lead to God . - The Point of comparison between the two parties is this : that neither of them can see , that for the ...
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... rational Life in Man ; carefully ob- serving its phenomenal Exhibitions , and anxiously separating what in it is primitive and universal , from what is accidental and individual . A truly philoso- phical Work on this most important ...
... rational Life in Man ; carefully ob- serving its phenomenal Exhibitions , and anxiously separating what in it is primitive and universal , from what is accidental and individual . A truly philoso- phical Work on this most important ...
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... rational and moral nature , than to be taught this truth authoritatively by another . These are very hasty sugges- tions - but I think they will meet some of your difficulties . As to your objection , that men cannot be commanded to be ...
... rational and moral nature , than to be taught this truth authoritatively by another . These are very hasty sugges- tions - but I think they will meet some of your difficulties . As to your objection , that men cannot be commanded to be ...
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... rational conduct of which the subject admits . Monday , Aug. 6th . " Were this world our only sphere of action , we might be depressed at the thought of our unfinished plans , and of going , before half our work was done . But the very ...
... rational conduct of which the subject admits . Monday , Aug. 6th . " Were this world our only sphere of action , we might be depressed at the thought of our unfinished plans , and of going , before half our work was done . But the very ...
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Page 288 - Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man and full of years ; and was gathered to his people.
Page 281 - Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.
Page 112 - Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee...
Page 104 - And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he die under his hand; he shall be surely punished. Notwithstanding, if he continue a day or two, he shall not be punished: for he is his money.
Page 337 - I only ask you to tell me if he disapproves of its going any further. I owed you a letter in return for the kind one you sent me ; and, if I do not hear from you to the contrary, I shall take silence, if not for consent, at least not for prohibition.
Page 369 - There is a principle which is pure, placed in the human mind, which in different places and ages hath had different names ; it is, however, pure, and proceeds from God. It is deep and inward, confined to no forms of religion nor excluded from any, when the heart stands in perfect sincerity. In whomsoever this takes root and grows, they become brethren.
Page 281 - I am come to send fire on the earth ; and what will I, if it be already kindled?
Page 215 - Arcadii, quaeso, miserescite regis, Et patrias audite preces. Si numina vestra Incolumem Pallanta mihi, si fata reservant, Si visurus eum vivo, et venturus in unum; Vitam oro: patiar quemvis durare laborem. Sin aliquem infandum casum, Fortuna, minaris; Nunc, o nunc, liceat crudelem abrumpere vitam...
Page 48 - neath a curtain of translucent dew, Bathed in the rays of the great setting flame, Hesperus with the host of heaven came, And lo! Creation widened in man's view.
Page 468 - TRAVELS OF AN IRISH GENTLEMAN, IN SEARCH OF A RELIGION. With Notes and Illustrations. By the Editor of Captain Rock's Memoirs.